Ketchikan, AK Demographics

A map of Ketchikan's Population by Race

Ketchikan, Alaska has an estimated population of 8,078, a slight decrease from the 8,192 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.0% White, 14.9% Native American/Other, 13.9% Asian, 12.4% Multiracial, 6.1% Hispanic, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ketchikan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ketchikan is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ketchikan, that probability was 67.3% in 2020 and 66.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ketchikan is ranked the 13th most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ketchikan was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ketchikan's White Population

4,198 residents of Ketchikan, or 52.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ketchikan is lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Ketchikan ranks 160th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ketchikan's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Ketchikan's population has increased from 50.8% to 52.0%.

Ketchikan is more White than neighboring Saxman (15.1% White), Loring (0% White), Metlakatla (9.1% White), and Kasaan (37.3% White). Ketchikan is less White than neighboring Thorne Bay (87.7% White).

Ketchikan's Black Population

59 residents of Ketchikan, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ketchikan is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Ketchikan ranks 55th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ketchikan's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.2%. Black residents' share of Ketchikan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Ketchikan is more Black than neighboring Loring (0% Black), Metlakatla (0.2% Black), Kasaan (0% Black), and Thorne Bay (0% Black). Ketchikan is less Black than neighboring Saxman (1.2% Black).

Ketchikan's Asian Population

1,122 residents of Ketchikan, or 13.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ketchikan is higher than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Ketchikan ranks 9th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ketchikan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. Asian residents' share of Ketchikan's population has increased from 12.4% to 13.9%.

Ketchikan is more Asian than neighboring Saxman (0% Asian), Loring (0% Asian), Metlakatla (0% Asian), Kasaan (0% Asian), and Thorne Bay (2.9% Asian).

Ketchikan's Hispanic Population

493 residents of Ketchikan, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ketchikan is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Ketchikan ranks 75th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ketchikan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ketchikan's population has increased from 5.0% to 6.1%.

Ketchikan is more Hispanic than neighboring Saxman (3.1% Hispanic), Loring (0% Hispanic), Metlakatla (5.2% Hispanic), Kasaan (0% Hispanic), and Thorne Bay (1.7% Hispanic).

Ketchikan's Native American/Other Population

1,203 residents of Ketchikan, or 14.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ketchikan is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Ketchikan ranks 189th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ketchikan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ketchikan's population has decreased from 19.8% to 14.9%.

Ketchikan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Loring (0% Native American/Other), and Thorne Bay (0.8% Native American/Other). Ketchikan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Saxman (62.7% Native American/Other), Metlakatla (70.8% Native American/Other), and Kasaan (54.9% Native American/Other).

Ketchikan's Multiracial Population

1,003 residents of Ketchikan, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ketchikan is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Ketchikan ranks 69th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ketchikan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Ketchikan's population has increased from 11.1% to 12.4%.

Ketchikan is more Multiracial than neighboring Loring (0% Multiracial), Kasaan (7.8% Multiracial), and Thorne Bay (6.9% Multiracial). Ketchikan is less Multiracial than neighboring Saxman (17.9% Multiracial), and Metlakatla (14.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.